Matt Williams on Nationals camp: ‘They’ve had fun and they’ve worked really hard’
The first-year manager was nervous about his first camp, but has enjoyed it and is pleased with players' efforts.
The first-year manager was nervous about his first camp, but has enjoyed it and is pleased with players' efforts.
All players on the Nationals' 40-man roster have finalized contract terms for 2014.
The closer says he feels a little worn out this early but adds that he's not hurt.
Taylor Jordan starts the first game and Jordan Zimmermann takes the mound for the second.
The 19-year-old, 6-foot-6 hard-throwing right hander was ranked no lower than No. 44 on the major top prospects lists.
The right-hander competing for the fifth starter's spot will start against the Mets in Port St. Lucie.
The career third baseman took part in picking drills at first with Matt Williams watching.
The reliever's chance of earning a bullpen spot may suffer a setback.
Michael A. Taylor's elite defense could catapult him to the majors in a coming season.
With only three practices left before their Grapefruit League opener, a lineup for the game vs. the Mets is planned.
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